Seymour Duncan SH-16-RZ - 59 CUSTOM HYBRID TRESTLE REV ZEB
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A Versatile Humbucker with a Distinct Character
The Seymour Duncan SH-16-RZ "59 Custom Hybrid" in the bridge position is aimed at guitarists who want a pickup capable of covering a wide range, from expressive cleans to punchy crunches, up to well-articulated rock saturations. Its "hybrid" identity emphasizes note clarity and touch response while maintaining true harmonic density for solos.
For Which Styles and Guitars?
With its intended applications (Blues, Rock, Pop, Classic Rock), this humbucker pickup is designed to remain musical and clear in most contexts: open chords, power chords, picking, and lead phrases. In split mode, it allows for finer, snappier tones, useful for expanding the palette on a guitar with two humbuckers, both in the studio and on stage.
Reverse Zebra, Split, and Interference Reduction: The Musician's Arsenal
The Reverse Zebra finish offers a signature look that fits both vintage and modern aesthetics. The 4-conductor wiring facilitates advanced setups (split, combinations) depending on your selector and potentiometers. Finally, the interference-reducing design contributes to a cleaner signal, particularly useful with high gain or crowded pedalboards.
Technical specifications
| Electronics | Passive |
| Category | electric microphone |
| Instrument | guitar |
| Magnet | alnico V |
| Winding | double |
| Number of conductors | 4 |
| Position | bridge |
| Resistance | 11.2 KILOHM |
| Color | Black |
| Model | Seymour Duncan SH-16-RZ - 59 Custom Hybrid |
| Type | humbucker pickup |
| Applications | Blues, Rock, Pop, Classic Rock |
| Split | yes |
| Active | no |
| DC Resistance | 11.5 k? |
| Peak Frequency | 5.95 kHz |
| Finish | Reverse Zebra |
| Other | interference reduction |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Seymour Duncan SH-16-RZ suitable for the bridge position?
Designed for the bridge, this passive humbucker features a rated DC resistance of 11.5 kΩ. The Alnico V magnet promotes a response suited for articulated rock crunch and saturation.
Can this Seymour Duncan humbucker be coil-split?
The 4-conductor wiring allows for coil splitting and advanced switching configurations. Finer, snappier tones can thus be achieved depending on the selector switch and potentiometers installed.
What sound does the 59 Custom Hybrid offer in bridge position?
The coil combination of the 59 Custom Hybrid emphasizes note clarity and touch response. The stated peak at 5.95 kHz helps maintain definition on chords, picking, and lead phrases.
For which styles is the SH-16-RZ suitable?
The indicated applications cover blues, rock, pop, and classic rock. Its dual-coil configuration of 11.2 kΩ is designed to handle expressive cleans up to saturations.
What is the Reverse Zebra finish of the SH-16-RZ?
The Reverse Zebra finish pairs black and cream coils in a reversed orientation. This version features an interference-resistant design, useful in high-gain setups or with a loaded pedalboard.



